Archive: Climate Justice
The Clean Air Act is the law that defines the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) responsibilities for protecting and improving the nation’s air quality and the stratospheric ozone layer. The Act calls for states and the EPA to solve multiple air pollution problems through programs based on the latest science and technology information. However, in late […]
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This blog was in process as we learned of the passing of Pope Francis. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and hope that the next Pope can carry forward Pope Francis’ legacy of service, unity, and compassion. In 2015, Pope Francis published an encyclical titled Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home, a […]
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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, first published in 1962, is a groundbreaking work highlighting the dangers of pesticide use, particularly DDT, a once common insecticide, on the environment. Through detailed research and scientific analysis, Carson exposes how these chemicals, often used in agriculture, contaminate ecosystems, poison wildlife, and harm human health. She illustrates the intricate […]
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There is a lot of media coverage regarding both energy development in Pennsylvania, and the amount of money consumers pay for that energy. The discourse is deep and a little political, so let’s break it down into the essential parts in order to understand the whole picture. This starts with PJM and the energy grid, […]
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On January 30th, Governor Shapiro released his administration’s Ten Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Pennsylvania. Governor Shapiro could have used this moment to champion a vision for Pennsylvania that invests in sustainable industries that protect the health and financial stability of residents across the Commonwealth. Instead, his plan maintains the status quo by propping up extractive industries for another decade.
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The term environmental justice gets thrown around a lot. President Biden talks about it, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has environmental justice policies, CCJ works on environmental justice issues, but what is it and how does it actually help people and communities? What is Environmental Justice? The environmental justice movement has its roots in […]
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